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Puppy Development through a Human Bioecological Lens
A review of Bronfenbrenner’s bioecological theory applied to puppy development: A new approach to understanding...
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Identification of genes associated with longevity in dogs: 9 candidate genes described in Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Korec, E., Ungrová, L., Kalvas, J., & Hejnar, J. (2024). Identification of genes associated with...
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Has Dog Breeding Gone Too Far? A Guest Essay for the New York Times by Alexandra Horowitz
Article Published May 9, 2024 New York Times, By Alexandra Horowitz Has Dog Breeding Gone...
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Prevalence of inherited disorders among mixed breed and purebred dogs: 27,254 cases
Bellumori, T. P., Famula, T. R., Bannasch, D. L., Belanger, J. M., & Oberbauer, A....
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Purging of highly deleterious mutations through severe bottlenecks in Alpine Ibex
Grossen, C., Guillaume, F., Keller, L.F. et al. Purging of highly deleterious mutations through severe...
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Heritability of Behavior in Service Dogs
Wilsson, E. and P.E. Sundgren. “The use of a behaviour test for selection of dogs...
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The Relationship Between Maternal Care and Puppy Behavior
Guardini, Giovanna, et al. “Influence of morning maternal care on the behavioural responses of 8-week-old...
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The Impact of Inbreeding on Litter Size
Chu, Erin T., et al. “Inbreeding depression causes reduced fecundity in Golden Retrievers.” Mammalian Genome 30.5-6 (2019):...
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